Jazz
Birth of the Blues The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis
About This Event
Birth of the Blues: The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis at Jazz at Lincoln Center presents the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s repertory-based exploration of the blues, rooted in the music and legacy of W.C. Handy. The lineup includes Wynton Marsalis alongside JLCO figures such as Sherman Irby and vocalist Kenny Washington, with performances that emphasize structure and historical context over spectacle.